Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of class, students will be able to...
  • analyze text for philosophical assumptions and literary/rhetorical elements as evidenced by discussion and notes.
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Homework:
  1. Due Tue 2/17: The Mystery of Heroism Reading and Annotations
  2. Due Tue 2/17: Sed, Sid, Sess- To sit Flashcards (Quiz)
  3. Due Wed 2/18: Finalized Rewrite UC Statement #1 (must include original, highlight all changes on final printed version!)
Essential Questions:
  • What are the philosophical assumptions of realism and what influenced them?
  • How am I prepared for college and/or career after high school?

Important Deadlines/Reminders:

  • Absent? Check the class website for work.
‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Agenda
  1. Learning Logs with DLT's, homework etc.
  2. Quiz: from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas
  3. The Mystery of Heroism by Stephen Crane
    1. Pre-Reading
    2. Read and annotate
    3. Analyze
  4. Reading Circles:
  • Write the title of your book and the pages your group read on the top line.
  • In your group, discuss and complete the following on your own binder paper!
    1. 1st group member shares a part that reveals something about a character:
2nd group member shares a surprising part:
3rd group member shares what’s bothering him/her about the book:
4th group member shares a part, then makes a prediction:
5th group member shares something relatable to the reader:
2. Choose one significant quote. Copy it exactly as it appears in the story and the page number it is on. Respond to the quote; I wonder..., This makes me think…, this makes me feel...., I was surprised that…, I predict…, This is important to the story because…., This confused me because I do not understand.....